> MCCS FACILITY HOLIDAY HOURS Click here for facility and store hours for 3 & 4 July. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
> UPCOMING L.I.N.K.S. SESSION • 11 JUL 09 Join us at the L.I.N.K.S. House, on the west side of the MCCS Admin building- #2273. [more]
> BANDS WANTED! LEGENDS Enlisted Club is looking for original, and cover bands to perform at on site. Please submit a demo tape/CD by 1 AUG. [more]
> CCME SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is offering scholarships to U.S. service members or their spouses who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees. Each award is in the amount of $500 and may be used for tuition, fees, books and other expenses encountered by the student pursuing educational goals. All applicants must submit their application (a link for online
submission is below), and an essay. The deadline for applications is 1 September 2009. Interested applicants can find the information by clicking here.
> DOUBLE TIME DEAL AT CZEE: THE CYBERZONE Buy $10 or more of CZee time and we'll match it with CZee Bonus Time!
Not a member? Join now and we'll waive our $2 member card fee!
> FOOD & HOSPITALITY SURVEY. Do you have a comment that you'd like to share with us on any of our dining establishments? If so, please click here, and submit your opinions in MCCS Food & Hospitality Survey.
> VEHICLE RESALE LOT NEWS While it was slated for closure, the Vehicle Resale Lot will remain in service to those who wish to sell their car, truck, or motorcycle. For more information on obtaining a Resale Lot parking permit, which will allow you to sell your vehicle on this lot, click [here].
> SUMMER CAMP 2009 runs through 31 AUG. For more information, click [here].
> NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TOBACCO POLICY The purpose of this SECNAV Instruction, is to provide policy and program guidance, for the control and reduction of tobacco use within the Department of the Navy (DON). This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. To download this instruction, click here.
> MCX AUTO SERVICE CENTER CHANGE IN HOURS As of today, these are the new hours for this center:
• REPAIRS Mon - Fri (8am-4:30pm) Sat & Sun (CLOSED)
• TIRE & OIL CHANGES
Mon – Sat (8am-4:30pm)Sun (CLOSED)
> MCX MIRAMAR MAILING LIST is now available on our Web site. To get the latest information on great upcoming sales, submit your contact information today!
> 2009 USMC SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED.HQMC (MR), QUANTICO, VA - The Commandant of the Marine Corps will host the 2009, United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clubs at Quantico, 14 AUG, 2009 at 1100. General James T. Conway will induct former Marines Ernie Cheatham, Andy Philip, Morris Fisher, and Jo Jo White at a luncheon ceremony that will celebrate their achievements.
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> MCCS AND SODEXO PARTNER TO IMPROVE YOUTH SPORTS On 24 APR, 2009, officials from Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and Sodexo Government Services met to kick off a year-long youth sports sponsorship program. Under the program, Sodexo made a cash donation of $61,500 that will be used to improve youth sports activities at installations world-wide. They also agreed to provide an end of season pizza party for sports participants at 11 installations where Sodexo has operations in the
continental United States. On hand to accept the donation were (from the left) Terrill Wicks, Section Head Children, Youth and Teen Program, Greg Verone, Sodexo President of Government Services, Timothy R. Larsen, Director Personal and Family Readiness Division, and David Bennett, Senior Vice
President for Defense East. [more]
> NOW AVAILABLE AT THE TAILOR SHOP: DOG TAGS! Military Dog Tags One Set $6 (Set Includes Two Tags and One 24" Chain) Additional Chain $1,
Additional Tags $3.
> VENDING MACHINE PROBLEMS?
For all your vending concerns or needs please contact Marcia Quinonez at 858-695-7394.
> GAS STATION ENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADES: To our valued patrons, MCCS Miramar would like to thank you for your patience in regard to our Gas Stations. These stations have received a new look and an environmental upgrade that will better serve our customers and
protect our environment. The stations have experienced periods of interrupted service over the last few weeks, due to these upgrades please accept our sincere thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
> HOURLY CHILD CARE Hours of operation are Monday through
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ages 6 weeks old to Pre-Kindergarten. The cost is $4 per hour; or $1 per 15-minute time period used. Active duty stationed at Miramar/MCRD/ Camp Pendleton can reserve a spot up to two weeks in advance. Active duty stationed elsewhere in surrounding area may call one day prior to requested date. There is a limit of 16 hours per week maximum usage per child. [more]
>DEPLOYING SOON? SEND YOUR LOVED ONES FLOWERS WHILE OVERSEAS! Don't miss that special occasion... birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just to remind them that they're loved. [more]
> WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AND SPEAK TO YOUR DEPLOYED MARINE IN REAL TIME? Private video tele-conference sessions are available at the Base Library. You'll be able to contact your Marine at one of eight bases. [more]
> GOT WHEELS? Need Storage? The MCCS Vehicle Storage Office aboard MCAS Miramar has space available for boats, motor homes, trailers and POV's! Spaces range in size from 20' up to 45' in length. [more]
> THE FOLLOWING LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE ADVISORY WARNING is being disseminated via email and online to ensure that Commands and Marines are aware of a new scam that has already cost the family of one Marine stationed at Miramar nearly $5,000. [more]
> RESERVE THE MIRAMAR ROOM AT THE HUB, BLDG 5305 You can now make reservations for the Miramar Room at the HUB, Bldg. 5305 via email by searching SMB MIRAMAR MCAS MIRAMAR ROOM in the Global address list and emailing the Miramar Room's organizational mailbox. Please take advantage of this new capability!
> NEED AUDIO-VISUAL ASSISTANCE HERE ON BASE? American AV is here in the Electronics Department at the MCX Miramar Main Store. They're ready to perform in-home installations such as home theater set-ups, site surveys, flat screen installs, and more. Call the AV experts today at: (877) 422-5228. [more]
> SD COUNTY FIRE ALERT San Diego County fire danger rating extremely high
Santa Ana winds, high temperatures and low humidity rates have created a historic high fire danger rating for MCAS Miramar and San Diego County. These conditions are expected to last throughout the weekend. Everyone aboard the base is asked to take extreme caution when conducting outdoor activities. Units training aboard the base have been informed of the dangers and have taken appropriate actions to reduce the chances of starting a fire.
Individuals are highly encouraged to register with the Alert San Diego
Web site to receive automatic updates on emergencies and disasters.
> MCCS PROVIDES FREE LIVE ONLINE HELP WITH HOMEWORK Marines and their families can now get free help with school work thanks to a new contract with Tutor.com. Students of any age, from kindergartner to high school senior, as well as adult students, may use the service to connect to an expert tutor for help in math, science, social studies and English. [more]. For a flyer, click here.
> NEED THAT NUMBER? The new 2008-2009 MCI West Directory, featuring phone numbers for all the bases in the southwest region is now available. [download]
> RENT THE BASE THEATER! Do you need a large meeting space, a large stage for a community theater production or private movie screening, or perhaps a unique location for a birthday party? [more]
> NEW SESAME STREET DVD OUTREACH PROJECT FOR MILITARY KIDS Sesame Street DVD kit, Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployment, Homecomings, Changes. It contains the original DVD about deployment for families with young children, plus a new video and parent/caregiver materials designed to help children of injured veterans and other returning service members adjust to changes in their parents. [more].
> THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Needs Volunteers. To find out how you can help the San Diego chapter of the ARC, please click here to download a two-page Word document that includes Web site and email links in connection with this news. |
